A compliment from a lady!

[jjjjohanne]

I was out in a black top with a built-in cardigan, with a multi-colored knee-length skirt, black hose, and black flats. I was presenting male otherwise. I felt good about my outfit. I went out to eat at a fast food restaurant. I walked in. There was an older couple at the counter. I waited. The cashier, a young woman, saw me and greeted me and her smile brightened as she actually looked at me and saw my presentation. I have seen women do that, but I don't know if it means anything. After the older couple finished their order, I approached the cash register. The woman took my order and said, "I think you look beautiful, by the way." She was in her early 20's. I think she was somewhat alternative. She had a small tattoo on her wrist and a ring going between her nostrils. Not to wild otherwise. We spoke very briefly after her compliment and then I went to get my drink. While I was working on that, the older woman spoke to me about the weather. She actually tried to drum up a light conversation. I was surprised. I wished her a happy Thanksgiving as she left and she smiled warmly at me and wished me the same. I received my food, ate in the restaurant, and went on my happy way.

[EllieMayxxx]

I feel good for you. I love hearing stories like yours it makes me lose a little bit of the anxiety for when i go out in the future. I too am "Alternate" i have a lip piercing and I wouldn't mind getting my septum (middle of nose) done too.

Charlotte x

[Angie G]

Way cool Johanne. I'll bet you did look beautiful.:hugs:
Angie

[Robin414]

Great story Johanne, I find young woman are usually pretty accepting ☺

[Jaylyn]

I think it means that you have the confidence and looks to pass big time to be complimented. Great feeling

[Tracii G]

That is awesome Johanne.
Sounds like a nice outfit too.

[kittie60]

Kudos to you, its. Always nice to get a compliment

[pamela7]

Congratulations, i don't think it means you pass tho, it means your presentation has earned you membership of the lady tribe, an honour in itself above passing imho.

[bridget thronton]

Pamela your comment about being accepted in the lady tribe is a good one - that is much better than passing.

[suzanne]

Way to go, Jjjjohane! That must have felt great! I totally agree with Bridget and Pam. My goal is acceptance, more than passing. I'd love to do both, but it's not possible with my build. So I own what I have, and try to present myself in the most authentic, classy, age appropriate way I can. I am happy with the responses I get. It's either a smile or maybe a comment about my shoes from the women, and nothing more than a longish glance from men. The sense of freedom I get is indescribable.

[jjjjohanne]

Some have responded speaking of me passing or not. I am a dude in a skirt. Passing is incompatible with what I do.

Here is a post where I included a picture of me in the skirt:
http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?211989-Trip-Report-I-Went-Ballroom-Dancing-In-A-Skirt

[Robinadress]

It is great to read stories like this, thanks for sharing.

Earlier this autumn I went out in skirt, heels and a cardigan. As you know I too don’t try to look like a girl and still feels like a man, but I think I have a more feminine style than you. This is the way I prefer it. I went into a gas station to pay for filling up my car. There was this young girl working as a cashier. When I paid she said I looked great and continued to say: “I would have think this would look strange if someone told me about it. But, it actually look surprisingly great on you. Keep on being you.”

I thanked her, and went out walking on clouds